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Preserving intergenerational wealth is a key consideration when establishing trusts. However, the most recent decision in Caldwell and Caldwell [2026] FedCFamC1A 81 questions the strength of asset-protecting structures in family law proceedings.
Harwood Andrews is relocating within the Collins Square precinct. From Monday 15 June 2026 our Melbourne office will relocate from Tower Two to Tower Five. All other contact details remain unchanged.
Recreational activity providers face unique legal risks. Our latest article outlines how Australian Consumer Law, risk warnings and negligence rules apply, and what steps businesses can take to manage liability.
Good board decisions are not just about the outcome — they are about the process behind them.
When considering significant transactions or strategic decisions, directors should ensure they are properly informed, understand the risks involved and maintain clear governance processes.
Harwood Andrews Dispute Resolution and Litigation team is delighted to have been identified by clients and peers for expertise and abilities in Victoria in the 2026 Doyles Guide.
Can a competitor lawfully copy your product design if your IP rights have expired? The recent Federal Court decision in Bodum AG v H.A.G. Import Corpn (Australia) Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 238 analysed this question – here’s what you need to know.
Harwood Andrews is delighted to have been recognised by clients and peers for our expertise in Victoria in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide. Doyle’s Guide is a highly regarded, independent annual review of the state’s leading Agribusiness law firms and lawyers.
When a commercial contract goes wrong, one of the first questions is: how much could this cost me?
Harwood Andrews is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers® in Australia. Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has become widely regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence.
Companies often directly or indirectly ‘financial assist’ people to acquire its shares via direct loans or guaranteeing repayment of a loan from a third party. This is ‘financial assistance’, and commonly occurs in share acquisitions, restructures and group transactions - and is often misunderstood.
Capital reductions allow companies to return capital to shareholders or cancel shares, but the process is tightly regulated under the Corporations Act and ASIC. Understanding the approval requirements, creditor protections and ASIC steps is essential to avoid risk.
From 1 July 2026, new federal anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws will require firms like ours to complete extra checks before we can provide certain services. Read more about our approach.
On 11 March 2026, the High Court of Australia handed down its highly anticipated decision in Taylor v Killer Queen LLC [2026] HCA 5, allowing the appeal of Australian fashion designer Katie Jane Taylor and preserving her registered trade mark "KATIE PERRY" for clothing following an application to cancel the mark by world-famous pop superstar Katy Perry.